Dawson-Delta, Burnaby - September 2026 Real Estate Report

Dawson-Delta, Burnaby: Your House Is Worth More Than the City Thinks

The Vibe Right Now

If you live in Dawson-Delta and you haven't checked your HonestDoor Price lately, you're probably leaving money on the table. The story here splits pretty cleanly between houses and condos - and the numbers are worth paying attention to before summer listings start hitting the market.

Houses: Quietly One of Burnaby's Best Performers

Here's the stat that should get your attention. Houses in Dawson-Delta rank 2nd out of 36 neighbourhoods in Burnaby for growth. That's not a typo. Out of 36 comparable areas, we're sitting near the very top of the leaderboard. The average HonestDoor Price for a house here is $1,408,913 - up 4.39% from the previous period. That's real money moving in the right direction.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $1,408,913 (up 4.39%)
• Average sale price: $1,089,000
• Price per square foot: $813
• Estimated monthly rent: $5,242
• Rental yield: 4.37%
• Growth rank: 2nd out of 36 neighbourhoods in Burnaby

For context, neighbours in Brentwood are sitting at $1,980,308 and Willingdon Heights at $1,810,422. We're priced below both - which actually makes Dawson-Delta houses look like the better value play for buyers coming from those pricier pockets. Less entry cost, similar Burnaby address, top-tier growth rank.

Condos: Expensive to Buy, Slower to Grow

The condo picture is a bit more mixed, and we should be straight about that. The average HonestDoor Price for condos sits at $673,046 - down 1.72% from the previous period. Growth ranks 25th out of 37 in Burnaby, which puts us in below-average territory on that front. The market isn't collapsing, but it's taking a breather.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $673,046 (down 1.72%)
• Average assessed value: $699,750
• HonestDoor Price is 3.82% below the average assessed value in Burnaby
• Average sale price: $813,400
• Price per square foot: $923
• Estimated monthly rent: $3,179
• Rental yield: 3.48%
• 42 transactions recorded in 2026
• Price rank: 4th out of 26 in Burnaby - among the most expensive
• Growth rank: 25th out of 37 in Burnaby

The interesting tension here is that condos in Dawson-Delta are among the priciest in Burnaby by price rank, but the growth momentum isn't keeping pace. Nearby Willingdon Heights condos are averaging $943,670 - significantly higher - and even Brentwood condos are growing faster. If you own a condo here, that gap is worth watching.

The Secret Sauce: Why Your HonestDoor Price Matters More Than Your Tax Assessment

Here's the thing about government assessments - they're a snapshot from months ago, sometimes longer. They don't update when the market moves. Right now, condo owners in Dawson-Delta are sitting on an assessed value of $699,750 on average, but the real-world HonestDoor Price is $673,046. That's a $26,000 gap. If you're making decisions based on the assessment alone - whether to sell, refinance, or even just understand your net worth - you're working with stale data.

The HonestDoor Price pulls from current market signals and updates in real time. For house owners especially, where the HonestDoor Price has climbed 4.39%, the difference between what the city thinks your home is worth and what a buyer would actually pay today could be significant. Check it now, not when the next assessment letter shows up in your mailbox.

So What Does This Mean If You're Thinking About Selling This Summer?

If you own a house in Dawson-Delta, the timing argument for selling this summer is pretty solid. A 4.39% price increase, a top-2 growth ranking in all of Burnaby, and a price point that looks attractive compared to Brentwood and Willingdon Heights - buyers have real reasons to look at this neighbourhood. You're not asking them to overpay for a premium address. You're offering them a competitive entry point in a high-performing pocket of Burnaby.

If you own a condo, the picture calls for a bit more strategy. Prices are still high relative to most of Burnaby - 4th most expensive out of 26 - but growth has slowed and nearby neighbourhoods are outpacing us. That doesn't mean don't sell. It means price it sharp, know your HonestDoor Price cold, and don't anchor to an assessed value that may be overstating where the market actually is right now.

Either way, the move is the same - get your current HonestDoor Price, compare it to what you paid and what the city assessed, and make the call with real numbers in hand.

This information is all based on our opinions based on the information available to us. Everyone's situation may be different and you should reach out to us for more personalized information.